The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) failed to adequately represent a former porter at a hospital in North Bay, Ont., after he was fired following allegations of sexual harassment, …
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Worker who developed fear of men after boss sexually harassed her awarded $80K by HRTO
A worker who was sexually harassed by her boss, leading to panic attacks, insomnia, and a general fear of men, has been awarded nearly $80,000 by the Human Rights Tribunal …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a request for reconsideration by RayDaniel Salon & Spa and its owner regarding a previous ruling that found them liable for …
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Medical clinic engaged in prohibited action when it fired worker who reported sexual harassment, physical assaults
A medical clinic in British Columbia engaged in prohibited action against a worker after it fired her for making a workplace-safety related complaint, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) … …
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B.C. law student who sexually harassed victim via Snapchat allowed to continue articling, but with conditions: Tribunal
A law student, once embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal at university, has been deemed fit to join the articling program of the Law Society of British Columbia, despite serious …
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses doctor’s discrimination complaint over workplace conduct allegations
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from J.M., a physician who alleged discrimination by Carlton Gardens Limited Partnership, Pro Vita Care Management Inc., and the Bu… …
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Sexual harassment complaint involving make-up artist, TV news anchor in B.C. proceeding
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has rejected a motion to dismiss a sexual harassment complaint lodged against a well-known television news anchor by his makeup artist. The artist, D.K., alleges …
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Banana-related harassment grievance at Ontario Clean Water Agency proceeding to full hearing
A grievance against the Ontario Clean Water Agency over a poisoned work environment is proceeding to a full hearing after the Grievance Settlement Board rejected a bid by the employer …
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Driver accused of sexually harassing customer’s employee not entitled to EI benefits
An appeal by a former driver, accused of sexual harassment, has been denied, leaving the dismissal and disqualification from Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in place, according to a ruling by …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario court overturns reinstatement of GO Transit drivers fired for crude WhatsApp chats, orders new arbitration
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned an arbitrator’s decision that reinstated five GO Transit bus drivers who were fired by Metrolinx after allegations of workplace harassment via What… …